An Ancient Muse

I just received the newest recording of my favorite Celtic musical artist, An Ancient Muse, by Loreena McKennitt. As soon as I saw it in my mailbox I rushed upstairs and popped into into Aiden (my notebook friend, desktop companion and personal musician, he can play all sorts of music, and does great voice impersonations), and was soon carried off by the rhythmic sounds of this ethereal and ancient sounding album. A particular favorite is the track entitled The English Ladye and The Knight, a sad poem by Sir Walter Scott that Loreena set to music. Another lovely ballad of longing and earning for the return of a loved one is the track entitled Penelope's Song. The song is about the steadfast loyalty and heartfelt sorrow of Odysseus' wife in Homer's Epic tale. Altogether I loved this new album. Loreena McKennitt introduces many unique musical sounds beginning with the first track Incantation that has an unmistakably eastern tone to it, and translates the mysterious harmony of that culture exceedingly well. I hope that you all will have a chance to hear some of the songs on this new CD...and I know that Joe will definitely want to get this album!